Encountering and Interpreting the Principles of Reggio Emilia

Three online encounters have been developed by Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) with the aim of increasing access to information about Reggio Emilia and Australian interpretations of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education. It is suited to early childhood educators working with children aged birth to eight years old in Australia and abroad.

Encountering and Interpreting the Principles of Reggio Emilia

Three online encounters have been developed by Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE) with the aim of increasing access to information about Reggio Emilia and Australian interpretations of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education. It is suited to early childhood educators working with children aged birth to eight years old in Australia and abroad.

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$100.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Exploring pedagogical practices to promote learning

NESA

This package includes two hours of NESA Registered Professional Development. Courses included in this package are:

Start Early - Respectful relationships for life

Start Early supports educators to explore how everyday behaviours and attitudes shape a child's lifelong relationships. The three Start Early modules look at developing Respectful Relations, explore issues around Gender, Respect and Identity, and encourage Father Inclusive Practice.

Start Early - Respectful relationships for life

Start Early supports educators to explore how everyday behaviours and attitudes shape a child's lifelong relationships. The three Start Early modules look at developing Respectful Relations, explore issues around Gender, Respect and Identity, and encourage Father Inclusive Practice.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Supporting language and culture in early childhood

NESA

This package includes one hours of NESA Registered Profesional Development. Courses included in this package are:

The ECA Leadership Program

The ECA Leadership Program is a self-directed leadership course, uniquely designed for Australian early childhood educators. It has been developed by Early Childhood Australia in consultation with sector leaders over several years.

To pay by invoice please contact Early Childhood Australia's Customer Service Team during business hours on t. 1800 356 900 (free call in Australia) or customerservice@earlychildhood.org.au

The ECA Leadership Program

The ECA Leadership Program is a self-directed leadership course, uniquely designed for Australian early childhood educators. It has been developed by Early Childhood Australia in consultation with sector leaders over several years.

To pay by invoice please contact Early Childhood Australia's Customer Service Team during business hours on t. 1800 356 900 (free call in Australia) or customerservice@earlychildhood.org.au

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$499.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Understanding sleep and safe sleep practices in early childhood education and care

Sleep, rest, safe sleep, MCRI

Developed by Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), this comprehensive and highly practical online professional learning package examines the importance of sleep to the overall health, wellbeing, learning and development of infants and children in line with the introduction of safe sleep and rest practices (ACECQA, 2017).

Understanding sleep and safe sleep practices in early childhood education and care

Developed by Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), this comprehensive and highly practical online professional learning package examines the importance of sleep to the overall health, wellbeing, learning and development of infants and children in line with the introduction of safe sleep and rest practices (ACECQA, 2017).

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$120.00 (AUD) / subscription

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An Introduction to the Early Years Learning Framework

Early Years Learning Framework, EYLF, Belonging, Being and Becoming, Principles Practices and Learning Outcomes, Learning Frameworks, Early Years Resources, Elements of the Early Years Learning Framework

This module designed for anyone working in Early childhood settings who wants to increase or refresh their understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework or EYLF.

An Introduction to the Early Years Learning Framework

This module designed for anyone working in Early childhood settings who wants to increase or refresh their understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework or EYLF.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Bullying and Harassment for Employees

This course has been designed to provide employees with an understanding about bullying and harassment in the workplace, the type of behaviour that should be avoided and what employees can do if bullying or harassment is occurring in their workplace.

Bullying and Harassment for Employees

This course has been designed to provide employees with an understanding about bullying and harassment in the workplace, the type of behaviour that should be avoided and what employees can do if bullying or harassment is occurring in their workplace.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Bullying and Harassment for Managers and Supervisors

This course has been designed to provide managers and supervisors with an understanding about workplace bullying and harassment, and what they can do to prevent and manage bullying and harassment in their workplace. This course has been written in line with harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation in Australia.

Bullying and Harassment for Managers and Supervisors

This course has been designed to provide managers and supervisors with an understanding about workplace bullying and harassment, and what they can do to prevent and manage bullying and harassment in their workplace. This course has been written in line with harmonised Work Health and Safety legislation in Australia.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Developing and Maintaining a Quality Improvement Plan

QIP, quality, improvement, planning, assessment

This module has been developed to help educators create a useful, accurate Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) - one that assesses current performance, recognises strengths and prepares for improvement.

Developing and Maintaining a Quality Improvement Plan

This module has been developed to help educators create a useful, accurate Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) - one that assesses current performance, recognises strengths and prepares for improvement.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning

This module has been developed to provide an understanding of how documenting and assessing children's learning helps educators gain a deeper understanding of children's interests, strengths and abilities, and how educators use this knowledge to support and extend children's learning.

Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning

This module has been developed to provide an understanding of how documenting and assessing children's learning helps educators gain a deeper understanding of children's interests, strengths and abilities, and how educators use this knowledge to support and extend children's learning.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning - Part II

This course has been developed as an extension of Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning (Part I). In Part II we further explore, why we document and assess children's learning and discover more about using the Planning Cycle. We will also take a look at practical approaches to documenting and assessing children's learning.

Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning - Part II

This course has been developed as an extension of Documenting and Assessing Children's Learning (Part I). In Part II we further explore, why we document and assess children's learning and discover more about using the Planning Cycle. We will also take a look at practical approaches to documenting and assessing children's learning.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Duty of Care for Managers and Supervisors

This course has been designed to provide you with an overview and understanding of work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities at each level of the workplace and a practical understanding of how to fulfil your duty of care responsibilities.

Duty of Care for Managers and Supervisors

This course has been designed to provide you with an overview and understanding of work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities at each level of the workplace and a practical understanding of how to fulfil your duty of care responsibilities.

Education for Sustainability

This module has been developed to provide educators with an understanding of what 'sustainability' really means and how they can build the sustainability of their early childhood education and care service in meaningful ways.

Education for Sustainability

This module has been developed to provide educators with an understanding of what 'sustainability' really means and how they can build the sustainability of their early childhood education and care service in meaningful ways.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Environments for learning - Indoor learning spaces

Environment, space, creativity, creative, visual, resources, indoor

This module has been developed to provide an understanding of the role of the physical environment in children's learning and how you can create effective indoor learning spaces for young children.

Environments for learning - Indoor learning spaces

This module has been developed to provide an understanding of the role of the physical environment in children's learning and how you can create effective indoor learning spaces for young children.

CALL 1300 367 428 to BOOK into a practical session for the online learning you wish to do.

PAY for the complete course by clicking Buy above. Your login will be sent via email.

Complete online learning.

Take your Certificate of Completion to your practical session.

Please note this course contains flash content and is not currently compatible with iPads. If accessing this course via PC please ensure you have the flash plugin installed. Click System Requirements in the Help & Support section to check your system.

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

** South Australian Educational Staff employed by DECD must book via 1300 367 428 to receive the discounted price.**

This course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and understanding of emergency procedures required to perform CPR.

Please note: To get qualified, you must complete a practical session after successfully completing this online component. Follow the steps below.

CALL 1300 367 428 to BOOK into a practical session for the online learning you wish to do.

PAY for the complete course by clicking Buy above. Your login will be sent via email.

Complete online learning.

Take your Certificate of Completion to your practical session.

Please note this course contains flash content and is not currently compatible with iPads. If accessing this course via PC please ensure you have the flash plugin installed. Click System Requirements in the Help & Support section to check your system.

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$60.00 (AUD) / subscription

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HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Red Cross, Patient

** South Australian Educational Staff employed by DECD must book via 1300 367 428 to receive the discounted price.**

In this course you will learn the fundamental principles and theoretical knowledge to enable you to provide emergency care for injuries and illnesses that may occur in a school, early years or care setting.

Please note: To get qualified, you must complete a practical session after successfully completing this online component. Follow the steps below.

CALL 1300 367 428 to BOOK into a practical session for the online learning you wish to do.

PAY for the complete course by clicking Buy above. Your login will be sent via email.

Complete online learning.

Take your Certificate of Completion to your practical session.

Please note this course contains flash content and is not currently compatible with iPads. If accessing this course via PC please ensure you have the flash plugin installed. Click System Requirements in the Help & Support section to check your system.

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

** South Australian Educational Staff employed by DECD must book via 1300 367 428 to receive the discounted price.**

In this course you will learn the fundamental principles and theoretical knowledge to enable you to provide emergency care for injuries and illnesses that may occur in a school, early years or care setting.

Please note: To get qualified, you must complete a practical session after successfully completing this online component. Follow the steps below.

CALL 1300 367 428 to BOOK into a practical session for the online learning you wish to do.

PAY for the complete course by clicking Buy above. Your login will be sent via email.

Complete online learning.

Take your Certificate of Completion to your practical session.

Please note this course contains flash content and is not currently compatible with iPads. If accessing this course via PC please ensure you have the flash plugin installed. Click System Requirements in the Help & Support section to check your system.

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$190.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Managing challenging exchanges - responding professionally

This module provides an introduction to the importance of professional communication and explores communication strategies to address conflict and challenging exchanges in your role as an educator or staff member within education and care services.

Managing challenging exchanges - responding professionally

This module provides an introduction to the importance of professional communication and explores communication strategies to address conflict and challenging exchanges in your role as an educator or staff member within education and care services.

Music has long been regarded as an important part of early childhood education. In this module, explore music as an integral and vibrant part of a child's family, community and culture, and how it can be utilised as a powerful tool for learning and development.

Music in Early Childhood

Music has long been regarded as an important part of early childhood education. In this module, explore music as an integral and vibrant part of a child's family, community and culture, and how it can be utilised as a powerful tool for learning and development.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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National Information Privacy Awareness

Legislation, Privacy, Consultancy, Government, Law

This course has been developed to provide an understanding of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and how to apply it within organisations. This course reflects the amendments to the legislation as in force on 12 March 2014.

National Information Privacy Awareness

This course has been developed to provide an understanding of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and how to apply it within organisations. This course reflects the amendments to the legislation as in force on 12 March 2014.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Outdoor Learning

This module has been developed to explore the importance of outdoor environments for children's learning, and to show how educators can plan and use outdoor spaces with children.

Outdoor Learning

This module has been developed to explore the importance of outdoor environments for children's learning, and to show how educators can plan and use outdoor spaces with children.

Professional Partnerships for Early Childhood Inclusion

This module explores how improved outcomes for children with developmental delay, disability or additional and complex needs can be achieved when early years professionals deliberately and strategically work in partnership with one another.

Professional Partnerships for Early Childhood Inclusion

This module explores how improved outcomes for children with developmental delay, disability or additional and complex needs can be achieved when early years professionals deliberately and strategically work in partnership with one another.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Professionalism, paperwork and pedagogy - Leading professional practice in long day care

Professional, pedagogy, leadership

This on-demand webinar is a panel discussion providing an opportunity to learn what leadership approaches and strategies enable professional practice in long day care.

Professionalism, paperwork and pedagogy - Leading professional practice in long day care

This on-demand webinar is a panel discussion providing an opportunity to learn what leadership approaches and strategies enable professional practice in long day care.

Supporting children's self-regulation - from birth to 3 years

This module has been developed to explain how very young children (up to 3 years) learn to regulate their emotions and behaviour, and how educators can support them in this important area of development and learning.

Supporting children's self-regulation - from birth to 3 years

This module has been developed to explain how very young children (up to 3 years) learn to regulate their emotions and behaviour, and how educators can support them in this important area of development and learning.

The Value of Play

consider the importance of play for children's learning and development, the role of educators in supporting effective play-based learning and how to balance intentional teaching with play-based approaches, and

explore the characteristics of play and the role of play in early childhood and school settings.

The Value of Play

In this module, course participants will:

consider the importance of play for children's learning and development, the role of educators in supporting effective play-based learning and how to balance intentional teaching with play-based approaches, and

explore the characteristics of play and the role of play in early childhood and school settings.

Understanding and making art - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in early childhood settings

This module introduces the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. We explore ways educators and young children can approach art appreciation and art-making inspired by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. We also look at some specific art works and the contemporary artists behind them.

Understanding and making art - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art in early childhood settings

This module introduces the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. We explore ways educators and young children can approach art appreciation and art-making inspired by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. We also look at some specific art works and the contemporary artists behind them.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Using Critical Reflection

critical, reflection, improvement, development, quality

This module explains how critical reflection forms a crucial part of professional practice in early childhood education and care, and provides a model and suggestions for how to make critical reflection a positive part of everyday practice.

Using Critical Reflection

This module explains how critical reflection forms a crucial part of professional practice in early childhood education and care, and provides a model and suggestions for how to make critical reflection a positive part of everyday practice.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Visual Art and Creativity In Your Curriculum

Using beautiful video footage, this module explores the fundamental role of visual arts and creativity in children's learning, and helps educators to find their own creativity. Featuring extensive questions to prompt self-reflection, inspiration and renewal in your service.

Visual Art and Creativity In Your Curriculum

Using beautiful video footage, this module explores the fundamental role of visual arts and creativity in children's learning, and helps educators to find their own creativity. Featuring extensive questions to prompt self-reflection, inspiration and renewal in your service.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Walking with Children on their Journey to Literacy - Practitioner Perspectives

Literacy, curriculum, learning environments, mentoring

The module has been adapted from an early childhood resource A Walk in the Park, by two Australian early childhood professionals.

The module includes written information, examples, reflective questions and images and is suitable for educators at all stages of their careers.

Walking with Children on their Journey to Literacy - Practitioner Perspectives

The module has been adapted from an early childhood resource A Walk in the Park, by two Australian early childhood professionals.

The module includes written information, examples, reflective questions and images and is suitable for educators at all stages of their careers.

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$38.50 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - A good place to be a child - creating effective early learning environments

This webinar examines what makes a successful learning environment, how this can capture the image of childhood and how educators can create spaces that shape the behaviour of children and adults.

Webinar - A good place to be a child - creating effective early learning environments

This webinar examines what makes a successful learning environment, how this can capture the image of childhood and how educators can create spaces that shape the behaviour of children and adults.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Acting Ethically - exploring the ECA Code of Ethics

Code, Ethics, Professional Development, Management

The ECA Code of Ethics provides a guide to assist professionals to make wise decision that build relationships and promote our shared values. This on-demand webinar introduces the ECA Code of Ethics and discuss how educators might use the Code to support their everyday decision making.

Webinar - Acting Ethically - exploring the ECA Code of Ethics

The ECA Code of Ethics provides a guide to assist professionals to make wise decision that build relationships and promote our shared values. This on-demand webinar introduces the ECA Code of Ethics and discuss how educators might use the Code to support their everyday decision making.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Anti-Bias Approaches in Early Childhood

In this webinar, Dr Red Ruby Scarlet addresses key critical questions about embedding anti-bias approaches in everyday practice: what it is, what it means, how the anti-bias approach is interrelated with other pedagogical approaches, and the practical ways educators can become a part of the 'anti-bias movement.'

Webinar - Anti-Bias Approaches in Early Childhood

In this webinar, Dr Red Ruby Scarlet addresses key critical questions about embedding anti-bias approaches in everyday practice: what it is, what it means, how the anti-bias approach is interrelated with other pedagogical approaches, and the practical ways educators can become a part of the 'anti-bias movement.'

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Changes to the National Quality Framework

This webinar provides an overview of the key changes to the National Quality Framework (NQF), how these changes will affect Early Childhood Education and Care services, and the resources and support available to educators.

Webinar - Changes to the National Quality Framework

This webinar provides an overview of the key changes to the National Quality Framework (NQF), how these changes will affect Early Childhood Education and Care services, and the resources and support available to educators.

Technology, STEM, creativity, resources

This webinar takes a look at what play-based learning looks like when we use tablets and technology in early learning environments. Presenter Daniel Donahoo shares his practice stories and approaches, aligned to research and the early years learning framework, to help you to see the many ways technology can augment, and enhance and enrich children's play and learning. By the end of the session you will have concrete ideas about how you can use that tablet, projector or phone in your work to engage purposefully with the individual learning needs of children in your service.

This webinar takes a look at what play-based learning looks like when we use tablets and technology in early learning environments. Presenter Daniel Donahoo shares his practice stories and approaches, aligned to research and the early years learning framework, to help you to see the many ways technology can augment, and enhance and enrich children's play and learning. By the end of the session you will have concrete ideas about how you can use that tablet, projector or phone in your work to engage purposefully with the individual learning needs of children in your service.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Early Childhood Education for Sustainability - Now or never, a time for urgent change

Environment, sustainability, nature, conservation, future

In this webinar, Dr Sue Elliott examines what sustainability looks like within early childhood, and what educators can do to facilitate change within their early childhood services.

Webinar - Early Childhood Education for Sustainability - Now or never, a time for urgent change

In this webinar, Dr Sue Elliott examines what sustainability looks like within early childhood, and what educators can do to facilitate change within their early childhood services.

Anne Stonehouse AM and Michelle Gujer explore the methods in which educators can create a thriving culture of learning within their settings to support good practice, and provide best outcomes for children.

Anne Stonehouse AM and Michelle Gujer explore the methods in which educators can create a thriving culture of learning within their settings to support good practice, and provide best outcomes for children.

Webinar - Play-based Learning - Using the Pedagogical Play-Framework

Play-based learning is a cornerstone of early childhood education. In recent years the concept of intentional teaching has also become important in early childhood education. This webinar discusses a new approach to balancing open-ended play with intentional teaching using the Pedagogical Play-framework. The Pedagogical Play-framework argues that three main types of play-based learning, including open-ended, modelled and purposefully-planned play can be used by children in multiple combinations to support young children's learning.

Webinar - Play-based Learning - Using the Pedagogical Play-Framework

Play-based learning is a cornerstone of early childhood education. In recent years the concept of intentional teaching has also become important in early childhood education. This webinar discusses a new approach to balancing open-ended play with intentional teaching using the Pedagogical Play-framework. The Pedagogical Play-framework argues that three main types of play-based learning, including open-ended, modelled and purposefully-planned play can be used by children in multiple combinations to support young children's learning.

Webinar - Practically STEM

STEM, or STE(A)M, initiatives are a global focus in all education sectors at the moment, but what does STEM really mean in the Early Years? Join Anita L'Enfant for a practical look at STEM in your centre.

Webinar - Practically STEM

STEM, or STE(A)M, initiatives are a global focus in all education sectors at the moment, but what does STEM really mean in the Early Years? Join Anita L'Enfant for a practical look at STEM in your centre.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Privacy Awareness in Children's Services

What does privacy look like in children's services - and how can educators ensure they're not in breach of The Privacy Act (1988) (the Act)? This on-demand webinar examines through case studies, aspects of the Act, including The Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, as well as ways to maintain privacy and what is defined as sensitive information.

Webinar - Privacy Awareness in Children's Services

What does privacy look like in children's services - and how can educators ensure they're not in breach of The Privacy Act (1988) (the Act)? This on-demand webinar examines through case studies, aspects of the Act, including The Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, as well as ways to maintain privacy and what is defined as sensitive information.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Settling Multiple Children in ECEC Settings

This webinar examines practical safe sleeping strategies for settling multiple children in Early Childhood Education and Care settings. It will examine many methods of settling groups of babies or children, as well as ways to discuss and work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support a child in sleep.

Webinar - Settling Multiple Children in ECEC Settings

This webinar examines practical safe sleeping strategies for settling multiple children in Early Childhood Education and Care settings. It will examine many methods of settling groups of babies or children, as well as ways to discuss and work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support a child in sleep.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Seven myths about young children and digital technology - Where we are in 2017

Technology is constantly changing and these changes bring a concern for the wellbeing of young children when accessing digital technology. In the 2017 Live Wires International Keynote Address, Professor Lydia Plowman addresses the myths and the realities of technology usage by young children, both within an early childhood setting and the home.

Webinar - Seven myths about young children and digital technology - Where we are in 2017

Technology is constantly changing and these changes bring a concern for the wellbeing of young children when accessing digital technology. In the 2017 Live Wires International Keynote Address, Professor Lydia Plowman addresses the myths and the realities of technology usage by young children, both within an early childhood setting and the home.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Spatial reasoning and STEM for early years

STEM, early childhood, webinar, livewires

This webinar examines importance of STEM learning in early childhood. We look at what it looks like to be intentional when it comes to STEM, finding the hidden gems in everyday play.

Webinar - Spatial reasoning and STEM for early years

This webinar examines importance of STEM learning in early childhood. We look at what it looks like to be intentional when it comes to STEM, finding the hidden gems in everyday play.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Supporting Bilingualism During Early Childhood

This webinar explores the topic of childhood bilingualism and how Early Childhood Educators can support bilingual children to develop their language and communication skills during the early years. This webinar also looks at supporting the bilingual educator, as well as sharing language and culture with young children and their families.

Webinar - Supporting Bilingualism During Early Childhood

This webinar explores the topic of childhood bilingualism and how Early Childhood Educators can support bilingual children to develop their language and communication skills during the early years. This webinar also looks at supporting the bilingual educator, as well as sharing language and culture with young children and their families.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - The Planning Cycle - Rediscovered

Rod Soper presents this inspiring rediscovery of the Planning Cycle and challenges us to consider how we can use the Planning Cycle to reinvigorate not only our thinking, but how we approach children's learning and development.

Webinar - The Planning Cycle - Rediscovered

Rod Soper presents this inspiring rediscovery of the Planning Cycle and challenges us to consider how we can use the Planning Cycle to reinvigorate not only our thinking, but how we approach children's learning and development.

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$25.00 (AUD) / subscription

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Webinar - Where to start when using Australian Early Development Census data in your setting